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Mariscos Bella Vista De Sinaloa

15232 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85032-4351

Food Establishment · Permit FD-32927

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Bottles of chemical sanitizers stored next to boxes of onion in dry storage shelf. Manager was informed. Items were moved to wear washing area and stored in designated area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Two bags of onion stored on the floor in dry storage area. Person in charge move them and stored them on the shelves.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen staff using metal strainer for shrimp at 3- comp sink and immediately store as clean. Observed same staff member use knives for preparing raw shrimp, wipe knive off with a wet towel and stored back in clean knife been. discussed training employees on cleaning food contact surfaces after raw prep with wash/ rinse/ sanitize. Items sent to -3 comp sink to be cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.

Jul 7, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

*2nd repeat* Observed shell stock tag bin to be out of order with dates of 2025 and 2024 co-mingled. No date of last sale on many of the retained tags. Tag maintained with the current shucked oyster batch had a harvest date of 11/2024. Correct tag was found and placed with oyster batch. Educated PIC and employees on proper record retention procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

*2nd repeat* Observed main kitchen hand sink to have no paper towels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: *2nd repeat* Observed main kitchen hand sink with no soap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed shell stock tag bin to be out of order with dates and no date of last sale on many of the retained tags. Educated PIC and employees on proper record retention procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed refried beans and rice holding in hot unit at 111*f degrees. Per PIC items had been in unit for 5 hours. Discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager certificate available for any employees onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels available at main handwashing sink in kitchen area. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: No hand soap available at main handwashing sink in kitchen area. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

No datemarks on cooked rice, cooked pinto beans, and shrimp broth in reach-in coolers in back kitchen area all prepared over 24 hours prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

2nd Repeat Violation. Observed accumulation of grease on walls next to cookline area and on surfaces of cooler doors. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed floor in kitchen area in poor repair with multiple broken tiles and wooden piece covering missing tile. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 25, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed molcajetes uses as a direct food contact surface. Provided Fecal/vomit clean up procedures and foodborne illnesses & symptoms guidance documents.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed plastic bucket with soaking utensils sitting inside handwashing sink in bar area. PIC removed bucket. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Handwashing must be only be used for handwashing and not other activities or have equipment in order promote proper handwashing. Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple dead roaches in bar area next to and underneath drink coolers and ice bin. PIC had employee remove equipment and clean area. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests must be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of grease on walls next to cookline area and on surfaces of cooler doors. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed floor in kitchen area in poor repair with multiple broken tiles and wooden piece covering missing tile. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about remodel plans. Provided information to Plan and Review and information for submitting a permit.The establishment has remodeled to add a meat market storefront that connects to the kitchen without valid permitting from MCESD. The establishment has added a hand wash sink and a three-compartment sink and connected the plumbing into the existing plumbing line as well as two cold-holding counters and a fridge for product. *Please submit a permit for the remodel within 5 days to MCESD. ***The establishment does not currently have a permit for the meat market.Inspection report sent via email.County legal action may result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - AC,Signer: Socorra L.

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ricardo V.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed a large buildup of organic matter on the edge of the chute inside of the ice machine. All equipment must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any potential cross contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.113

Core-6-501.113, C: Storing Maintenance Tools Observed tools used for repairs stored above an open container of rice and breadcrumbs stored in the dry storage closet. Maintenance tools must be stored away from food and food contact surfaces. The PIC moved the equipment to a different area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about keeping quat and chlorine sanitizer buckets consistent, ceviche and cooking in lime, and dishwasher. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ricardo Villalobos

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed a bucket of sanitizer used for wiping cloths with a chlorine concentration of over 200ppm. All chlorine sanitizers must have a concentration between 50-100ppm in order to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. The PIC remade the bucket and confirmed that the bucket was in proper concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed a build up of organic matter on the ceiling of the ice maker. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →